Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi (N/A)
Welcome to Hanoi, enjoy a walking tour in the old quarter
Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, a professional tour guide and driver will provide a 45-minute drive to Hanoi Old Quarter, briefing about city attractions, culture, traffic, and cuisine.
The tour guide will lead you through Hoan Kiem Lake, the Opera House, King Ly Thai To statue, Vietnamese Government Guest House, Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, Old town, and main streets.
Day 2: Ha Noi (B)
Have breakfast at you hotel.
9:00 am: The tour guide picks up at the 11th-century Temple of Literature, explores the city’s symbol, Khue Van Cac, visits the World Heritage “stone steles” of outstanding students, and explores Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam’s first national university.
Visit the city’s museums, including National History, Hoa Lo, Museum of Ethnology, and Fine Art, before taking a break for lunch or drinks at your own expense.
In Hanoi, visit the French Quarter, a “little Paris” with boulevards, government offices, and a square. Visit Ho Chi Minh City’s mausoleum, presidential palace, and one-pillar pagoda. Explore Quan Thanh Temple, an 11th-century temple worshipping the Tran Vu gods. Take a romantic road across West Lake and stop at Tran Quoc Pagoda, dating back to the 6th century.
Experience unique water puppet shows, first appearing in the 11th century, showcasing the daily life, culture, and beliefs of Vietnamese people, often featuring traditional music performances.
Come back to hotel. End of the day
Day 3: Ha Noi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
8:00 am: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, drive 3-hours to Halong Bay, pass villages and rice fields, stop for restroom, arrive at harbor, and receive warm reception.
12:30 pm: Cruise in a boat with a briefing and safety instructions, exploring Halong Bay, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Enjoy a buffet lunch and visit the Tung Sau area for pearl fishing and kayaking. Enjoy beautiful scenery and quiet areas. Enjoy a busy space with the pearl maker; you can experience the completion of pearls. Visiting the beautiful Titop beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Titov Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax, or passengers can take steps to reach the top of Titov island to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay. Back to the boat and free time while sailing to the Luon Bo area, and anchor for overnight. Option: Massage service is available. Please book with the cruise manager directly (please see the massage menu).
6:30 pm: Enjoy a cooking class on the sundeck, learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls, enjoy Happy Hour, relax, and watch the sunset over Halong Bay, followed by a Deluxe Vietnamese BBQ set menu. Dinner evening activities include leisure time, watching movies, relaxing, playing cards, chess, reading magazines, and fishing from the boat on the Pelican Halong Cruise
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hoi An (B, L)
06:30 am: The day begins with Tai Chi on the sundeck, followed by breakfast in the dining room. The ship transfers to Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay’s largest, for 45 minutes. After checking out, guests enjoy a buffet brunch and cruise back to Tuan Chau Wharf.
The driver will greet you at the harbor and then take you back to Hanoi, where you’ll rest and be dropped off at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Driver picks up from hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter for 45 minutes to Noi Bai airport, requiring 3 hours for international flights and 2 hours for domestic flights.
Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, a professional tour guide and driver will greet you and drive you to Hoi An Ancient Town, where you’ll explore the city’s highlights and culture.
Note: International flights require you to be at the airport 3 hours and domestic is 2 hours before departure time.
Day 5: Hoi An Full-day (B)
Have a breakfast at your hotel.
9:00 am: Pick up from the hotel in Hoi An; visit Cam Pho, the oldest communal house in Chinese history, for worship, trading, and cultural exchange. Enjoy non-touristic activities like Japanese tea ceremonies and coconut leaf toy making.
Visit Hoi An’s iconic Chua Cau, a 17th-century Japanese covered bridge that has been preserving its original style for 400 years and allowing easy access to the Japanese quarter from Chinese neighborhoods.
Explore Hoi An’s town and visit the authentic Quan Thang ancient house, featuring fine architecture and sculptures by Kim Bong carpentry village craftsmen, offering insight into Hoi An family life.
Visit the 17th-century Phuc Kien, or Fujian Assembly Hall, a gathering place for Fujian residents, traders, and visitors, featuring colorful fountains, ornate gates, and carved dragons.
The afternoon drive takes you to Tra Que FarminglVillagege, known for its aromatic herbs like mint and basil. Discover the village’s history, vegetable cultivation, and traditional Vietnamese medicine. Return to the city for leisure.
Day 6: Hoi An – Hue (B, L)
8:00 am: Pick up from hotel, travel to Hue via Da Nang, visit Cham Museum, preserving world’s most significant Cham culture collections.Next, proceed to My Khe beach to take in the view of the enormous Goodness of Mercy statues in the Linh Ung Pagoda. Take photos of fishermen by the beach, drive along Hue coastline, and stop at Hai Van pass for a breathtaking ocean view.
Arrive in Hue, enjoy lunch, and visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a 1601-year-old spiritual highlight with an octagon tower and stunning Perfume River view.
Visit Hue Citadel, a symbol of Vietnam’s imperial city, inspired by Vauban fortifications. The city consists of Kinh Thanh, Hoang Thanh, and Cam Thanh.Hue’s most beautiful sites, including the flag tower, Soutarea,te, supreme harmony palace, Dynsouthtemple area, and settlement aharmonye concentrated in thiarea,ea.
End of the day, check into the hotel and enjoy your stay in the ancient capital.
Day 7: Hue – Ho Chi Minh city (B, L)
Visit Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb, an architectural masterpiece built by his successor, Thieu Tri, with ten thousand workers and artisans, showcasing nature and imperial religious works.
Explore Thuy Bieu Village by boat along the Huong River, renowned for its divine grapefruit trees. Enjoy the pleasant aroma and harvested straw while biking around the village. Visit a temple dedicated to the village protector and a traditional garden house for photo opportunities and interaction with villagers.
Participate in a cooking class featuring Hue’s specialties, enjoy lunch in the village, return to the city, the tour ends at 3:00 PM, and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, a professional tour guide and driver will introduce you to the city’s highlights, including food, drink, traffic, and culture, and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City (B)
9:00 am: Pick up from the hotel and visit Independence Palace, the former president’s office, with the North Vietnamese tank attack in 1975. Explore late 1960s and 1970s-style rooms and bunker basements. Tour Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, influenced by French colonists, a picturesque spot.
Walk towards Nguyen Hue walking street to visit the Saigon Central Post Office, a stunning building designed by Gustave Eiffel with beautiful indoor decorations.
Enjoy lunch or drink before visiting the War Remnant Museum in Ho Chi Minh, offering unique all-sided views of the Vietnam War.
Visit the famous Ben Thanh Market, established in 1870, for daily needs, inexpensive souvenirs, and local street food in Vietnam.
Come back to your hotel. Free to discover the city or just relax
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh city – Tay Ninh – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
8:00 am: Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground city in Vietnam War history, covering over 250km. Dug over 20 years with pickaxes and shovels, the tour includes special tunnel visits. Visit the less touristic Ben Duoc memorial temple, built in 1993 in memory of the Vietnamese killed at Cu Chi.
Visit the Cao Dai Temple, a sacred Vietnamese attraction, where you can attend a midday mass, enjoy lunch, and return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
After breakfast, transfer to Cai Be, visit Cao Dai temple, and embark on a private boat cruise on the Mekong River. Explore the Cai Be floating market, canals, orchards, and craft workshops. Explore the ancient Phu Chau pagoda, meet locals, enjoy lunch at an open-air restaurant, and enjoy seasonal fruits while rowing in canals. Return to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Have breakfast at your hotel. The driver will pick you up at the lobby to Tan Son Nhat airport.
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